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Bessie JacksonLucille Bogan Lucille Bogan American blues singer (1897–1948) Lucille Bogan (née Anderson; April 1, 1897 – August 10, 1948)[1] was an American classic female blues singer and songwriter, among the first to be recorded. She also recorded under the pseudonym Bessie Jackson. Music critic Ernest Borneman noted that Bogan was one of "the big three of the blues", along with Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith.[2] Many of Bogan's songs have been recorded by later blues and jazz musicians.[3] Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... Lucille Bogan Background information Also known as Bessie Jackson Born Lucile Anderson (1897-04-01)April 1, 1897 Birmingham, Alabama or Amory, Mississippi, U.S. (disputed) Died August 10, 1948(1948-08-10) (aged 51) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Classic… (Source: Wikipedia)
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